"What is it about Italy that I Love? I think it is the endless charm I discovered behind every corner as every new town opened up to me a new adventure. It was never the same. I was particularly drawn to the simple things...

One of the most romantic places I have visited, Tuscany, has a warmth and charm that are truly endearing. I remembered driving over the hills and along old roads lined with tall cypress trees. You could see small towns...

In this painting of an intimate Tuscan scene, I looked to combine many of the elements of this part of the world. There are few places that can match the charm of a Tuscan street scene. It is a very sensual experience for an...

When I traveled recently through the hills and valleys of the Tuscan region of Italy, I was so impressed by the rustic beauty of the region. The old farms have stood for centuries and are carefully manicured and planted with...

This old part of the world is over flowing with charm and beauty. It is a place that barely seems to change with time. Here I have painted the steps leading to a secluded garden over looking a classical Italian landscape...

Fruit and vegetable vendors along a quiet street somewhere in Italy there is something quaint and charming about it. Italy has so many possibilities for an artist who delights in colors and texture. I love the crumbling...

I have often said that I choice to look at the world through my personal rose colored glasses. Often the way I remember a place is more rich and beautiful than reality. This is such a painting. The blanket of red poppies;...

When I toured Italy, I often felt that I had stepped back in time - that I had somehow unlocked a door that could take me into the distant past. Many places seem to be as if it were hundreds of years ago. The warm dusty...

Off the beaten path, deep in the heart of Tuscany is a place where colors and textures are rich in tradition and beauty. Time seems to stand still as a young woman walks along a path which is centuries old. Among the...

Many of the beautiful vineyards of Tuscany have flourished for countless generations. Their timeless quality and old world charm are inviting. In this painting I tried to capture the essence of such a place.

In central Italy, on a drive through the Umbrian countryside, I saw many beautiful scenes which set my soul to flight. The timeless beauty of this part of the world is inspiring. The blanket of poppies which unfolded before...

These vineyard scenes exist only in my dreams and yet they feel so real to me. The old Italian villas nestled against the hill tops with the top Cypress have a timeless charm. There is a small path that leads into the...

These vineyard scenes exist only in my dreams and yet they feel so real to me. The old Italian villas nestled against the hill tops with the top Cypress have a timeless charm. There is a small path that leads into the...

"This is the pair of paintings I did to try to capture the flavor of beautiful Italy. I feel drawn to the old villas and rich red poppies. The shallow arch top adds an old world charm to these attractive paintings."

"This is the pair of paintings I did to try to capture the flavor of beautiful Italy. I feel drawn to the old villas and rich red poppies. The shallow arch top adds an old world charm to these attractive paintings."